ASH Medical Educators Institute Grant Program

ASH Medical Educators Institute Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Hematology Inc
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The ASH Medical Educators Institute Grant Program aims to cultivate future leaders in hematology education through a comprehensive training initiative. This program includes workshops, webinars, and mentorship, designed for junior faculty and senior fellows in the U.S. and Canada. Participants enhance their teaching skills, develop scholarly projects, and build valuable professional networks. The initiative promotes diversity in medical education and seeks to empower educators dedicated to advancing the field of hematology.

Overview

Hematology Training Program for Junior Faculty and Senior Fellows Launching a new course, developing a novel assessment system, and helping fellows advance from good to great are just a few of the rewards of a career focused on medical education. Hematologists and fellows interested in medical education careers add value to the subspecialty by sharing their excitement about hematology with medical students and residents and by ensuring that these same trainees possess the fundamental knowledge of hematology necessary for whatever careers they enter. The ASH Medical Educators Institute (MEI) helps develop future leaders in hematology education by providing a "boot camp" in teaching techniques, medical education scholarship, and career development for hematologists and fellows who are new to or in the early phases of medical education careers. The ASH Medical Educators Institute (MEI) is designed to build skills and position junior faculty and senior fellows for successful careers as clinician educators and mentors to future generations of hematologists. At this time, ASH MEI is open to candidates in the United States and Canada exclusively. Each year, approximately 15 to 20 people are accepted to participate in the institute, which consists of three core activities: Workshop: The program begins with a kick-off dinner in Washington, DC, followed by a three-day, in-person workshop at ASH Headquarters. ASH covers the costs of travel to the program, lodging, and meals for accepted applicants.Webinar series: The webinars supplement the MEI curriculum by covering the medical educator core competencies not addressed during the in-person workshop. The series begins with pre-workshop webinars and extends over the six months following the workshop.Mentorship: Program faculty assist participants in the completion of a scholarly project and provide career guidance throughout the duration of the program. At the conclusion of the program, participants are able to: Design and execute a scholarly project in hematology medical education.Implement additional techniques in their teaching of medical trainees.Identify appropriate next steps in their career development.Create a valuable network of medical education experts and colleagues.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The ASH Medical Educators Institute is open to fellows and faculty in the United States and Canada who see medical education as a major part of their professional roles. Participants should have a thirst for exposure to new teaching techniques and a significant interest in scholarship in the field of medical education in hematology.You are eligible to apply if you meet any one of the following requirements:You are an ASH Active member in good standing and will have a faculty appointment at the time of the fall workshop.You are an ASH Associate member in good standing at the time of your application and:You have a faculty position confirmed prior to the start of the ASH MEI program.You will be in your last year of fellowship training during the ASH MEI program. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.